The Words of Confucius

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

Eight of Swords Reversed
Fresh starts are possible.
Ingwaz
Ingwaz signifies completion, success and fertility. Your present ambitions are about to be met. You are fecund in both mind and body.
The Amulet Box
There are papers in your near future. This aspect is affect by legal papers of some kind–a contract, a deed or a license of some kind. These papers will bring improvement to your life.
Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.

Today’s Meaning:
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is imaginative, sensitive, compassionate, kind, selfless, unworldly, intuitive and sympathetic. This person could be merely an acquaintance who has influence with people in your circle.
General Description:
Twelfth sign of the Zodiac, Feb 19th to March 20th. Ruled by the planet Jupiter; correct metal, Tin. Those born under the influence of Pisces were believed to be highly emotional, imaginative, observant, artistic, musical, precise and prudent. The gem for Pisces is the Amethyst, whose occult properties were firmly believed in by the ancients. The Egyptians wore these stones as amulets against witchcraft, and for success in their undertakings. The Amethyst is also called The Bishops Stone from its supposed soothing influence, imparting a pious calm in time of danger. The stone was believed to confer happiness on the newly married.

One/Two
This can reflect potentials that are spiritual or material or both. Regardless of what aspect(s) of your life it is referring to, it denotes a time of unification. Possibly your spiritual and material selves are becoming a stronger singular force, or possibly the bond between you and a partner is strengthening. New insights will emerge. Your life will become richer.
In Chinese Culture the Dragon is generally considered a sign of great luck and power. However the Red, Green and White Dragons in Mahjong represent three distinct influences that can affect your life. The Dragon Reading creates a relationship between sets of tiles to each Dragon to explore how the Three Dragons will influence you now and in the near future.
The White Dragon is indeed a wily fellow. His domain is the great unknown, and the tile set under him suggests an area or areas that could affect your life in unexpected ways.
Bamboo 6
Symbol: Water
The Water tile denotes a need for communication. A trip may be necessary to communicate properly. You may be called upon to present proof of ownership or that an event actually took place.
South Wind
Symbol: Fire
The South Wind tile is considered to be a very good sign in a reading. It almost ensures a satisfactory end to any problem.
Bamboo 3
Symbol: Toad
The Toad tile indicates some troubling moments along your life’s path, but these aches will heal. It also suggests your ambition may be greater than your reach.

Fall
Symbol: The Farmer
The Farmer represents rewards gained through hard work and faith in oneself. He harvests riches from the planting and nurturing of his crops.

Taking yourself too seriously? If you are, Coyote will throw a banana peel in your tracks just to see you take a silly spill. Coyote medicine is Trickster medicine—the practical joker, the chaos maker. If Coyote appeared in your reading today, be ready for a curveball thrown in your direction. Remember, though, Coyote uses the bizarre to help us learn lessons we just can’t seem to get any other way.

The Tree symbolizes spiritual health and growth. The healthy tree is rooted in a rich, nurturing medium, has a strong trunk from which leaf laden branches fan out to capture the sun’s energy. The Tree represents a healthy spirit entrenched in experience and strengthened by wisdom. It is a spirit that is happy with itself, but continues reaching to become even wiser, more complete, happier, stronger. While The Tree represents a strong and independent spirit, it is also a life-force that owes much of its strength and growth to being surrounded by other healthy spirits.
As a daily card, The Tree denotes a time when your spiritual self is especially powerful and open for further growth. Now is a time for you to seek out streams of wisdom and knowledge that you can not only draw from but contribute to as well. Don’t disregard sources that seem improbable, as they often produce the most profound revelations and spiritual expansion.

Your Daily Witches Rune
The Scythe
Sudden changes and endings. Making a final decision. Completing something. Walking away from something or someone. Danger.
The Scythe
This symbol is very familiar to most of people, often associated with harvest and death. In the runes, it is no different. The Scythe is related to endings, sudden separations, final decisions, important changes and danger.
The appearance of this symbol show that there’s something in you life you need to bring to end now, before it snowballs into something worse. Usually, the decision that the Scythe forces you to make is one you’d rather escape from… it’s a painful and difficult choice. Even though you know (or feel) it’s for the best, you’ll mourn the fact that it has to happen.
Also, the Scythe is connected to sudden, swift changes that force you to alter completely your plans, strategies and sometimes the very way you see the world. The situation is no longer what it was, your modus operandi no longer works here. Your ideas no longer correspond to the reality. The information you have is no longer accurate, or useful. You need to strain those adaptation muscles and find a way to keep standing while the rug is pulled from under your feet.
Although this rune can represent physical danger, such as accidents or surgeries, many time it refers to sense of foreboding. Something just isn’t right… the fear of loss looms large. Trust these feeling and proceed with caution. This rune can also relate to actual death and all related to it: burials, graveyards, inheritances, heirlooms, legacies and things connected to your ancestry.
In relationship readings, the Scythe suggest caution too. It can represent sudden and irresistible attractions, the kind that inspire people to do crazy things. . Obviously, this rune also represent separations, divorce and conflicts, always leaving a sour aftertaste. The strong passion can quickly transform into strong resentment. In its most positive note, this rune can symbolize relationship that completely transform the people involved.

The Empress is “The Earth Mother” of the Tarot. She embodies all that is nurturing, clean and wholesome. Her powers resonate from her drive to create and care for life on a grand scale. She is in tune with Nature’s rhythm and realizes that life’s most pleasurable moments often stem from the simplest things. She is not afraid to enjoy herself–to let loose—to the point of being lavish. Abundance and luxury are important to her. The Empress is completely comfortable with her femininity and her sexuality. She is sensual, earthy, generous, and likes the good life. Still, her driving force is a need to create and nurture, and fulfilling this need overrides everything else.
July 21, 2015
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Summary:
Throughout your life cherish those moments most memorable.
Line One of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Do not be stingy, small-minded or mean.
Line Two of Your Hexagram is a 6:
The road before you is a gentle one.
Line Three of Your Hexagram is a 9:
In difficult situations remain composed and be kind.
Line Four of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Your days will get better and better.
Line Five of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Seek out new opportunities.
Line Six of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Do not make fun of other’s misfortunes. Remember, it could have been you.
Tiwaz is the Warrior Rune. It represents pure, masculine power and the ability to successfully fight to meet your goals. However, you must be careful that costs of attaining your goals overshadow their values.
The Ice Rune, represents stagnation and a passionless existence. Your life’s course may seem blurry at the moment, but if you persevere you will move onto better days.
Berkano is the Rune of birth and rebirth. This may symbolize a time when you are capable of great personal growth. Love may be in the air as well.

Your Rune For Today
Thurisaz
Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.
Phonetic equivalent: th (as in ‘thing’)
This reading focuses on your ambitions and dreams.
The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man is the most enigmatic card of the Tarot. Even Tarot giants like Waite, Crowley and Levi had trouble deciphering The Hanged Man’s true meaning. Generally The Hanged Man is thought to represent the value of surrender and selfless acts. The Hanged Man embodies the notion that sometimes to lose is to win. Unlike the aggressive Chariot, The Hanged Man creates his fate through inaction and accepts his fortune passively, without resistance. He does not struggle to control the path his life takes, but rather allows events to sweep him where they will, even if he is called upon to sacrifice himself. He is so at ease with the Fate the Universe chose for him that even hanging upside down from a tree does not ruffle his inner peace.
When The High Priestess or Strength is among your personal cards, the influence of The Hanged Man may be increased. Having The Magus or Chariot in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Hanged Man.
The Empress
The Empress is “The Earth Mother” of the Tarot. She embodies all that is nurturing, clean and wholesome. Her powers resonate from her drive to create and care for life on a grand scale. She is in tune with Nature’s rhythm and realizes that life’s most pleasurable moments often stem from the simplest things. She is not afraid to enjoy herself–to let loose—to the point of being lavish. Abundance and luxury are important to her. The Empress is completely comfortable with her femininity and her sexuality. She is sensual, earthy, generous, and likes the good life. Still, her driving force is a need to create and nurture, and fulfilling this need overrides everything else.
When The Lover or The Star are among your personal cards, the influence of The Empress may be increased. Having the Emperor or Death in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Empress.

Like The Sun, The World brings good blessings. The World appears where all is in balance. It allows you to act effectively not only as an individual but as a member of a group too. The World promises contentment, fulfillment and completeness to those under its influence. It doesn’t guarantee there will not be moments of strife or discord in your life, but it does indicate that your trials and tribulations will be overcome; that ultimately you will know inner-peace and contentment. The World suggests you have found or will find your place in our Universe—that place where all is as it should be.
Get A Jump On Tomorrow…..
Aries

You may be drawing up plans for organizing and beautifying your home environment now, dear Aries. Some of you could be coming into money or support. Family matters can be running quite smoothly right now, and conversations with those closest to you can be especially constructive. This is a strong day overall for family and home matters, financial planning, asking for a loan, or other practical activities that help you improve your personal or home life. The Moon in your relationship-centered solar seventh house all day puts you in an accommodating mood.
Taurus

The Moon in your work and health sector all day certainly stimulates a desire to take care of practical matters today, dear Taurus, and fortunately you have some help from the cosmos for making plans and dealing with details. Even so, it’s also a good time to have that important conversation, to make a pledge, or to share and receive advice, so be sure to make time for a partner or friends. Others may be stabilizing forces in your life now. Clear, logical thinking is the general order of the day, and you’ll be able to focus your mental energies very effectively, so if you have the option, choose a project that has long-term potential and work with it. It’s also a good day for clear thinking about a relationship.
Gemini

This is a potentially strong day for personal influence, dear Gemini, as well as for financial, work, and other practical matters. You are expressing yourself with authority. Plans can be made or refined on the lines of business or money-making ideas with great success. This is a time when you can be especially realistic about your practical affairs, and actually enjoy the process. A sense of purpose and direction is with you now. You are realistic in your thinking, if a tad conservative, and you can envision what needs to be done to put yourself into a better position of security, both with your personal finances and in your job.
Cancer

This is a time when you can be talking about your personal plans and feeling a strong sense of purpose and direction, dear Cancer. In fact, sharing your ideas or plans with trusted others can be especially constructive and can help fuel the flames of your own inspiration. A relationship can feel solid right now. Some of you could be making a commitment. You are more credible today. Others take note of what you say and any advice you may give, and part of your magnetic charm revolves around your maturity and ability to live in the here and now. It’s a strong time for asking for what you want and for presenting your ideas, and it’s especially good for making long-term plans. The Sun leaves your sign tonight, which puts less emphasis on your personality and more emphasis on what you own, need, and want!
Leo

Circumstances are such that you feel compelled to look inward for answers today, dear Leo, and you’re likely to find them! At the very least, it’s a time for drawing up plans and feeling more empowered by doing so. Some of you could feel a strong desire to talk about a private matter with someone trusted, possibly a family member. Support seems to be there for you, but you instinctively feel the need to get in touch with your intuition. Some of you could be offering advice to others, as you are feeling especially charitable and your ideas are useful.
Virgo

Self-improvement is a focus right now, dear Virgo, but the inspiration to do so is likely found in a friend. You are expressing yourself well, with authority, and others are listening. Even so, conversations are a two-way street today, and both parties can gain in the process. This is an excellent day for bonding with a friend or love interest, and it’s also strong for drawing up solid plans, particularly for long-term happiness goals. You are able to make a good educated guess about what you can realistically achieve, and you might decide to share your vision with others. At the very least, put your plans to writing – make lists as well as resolutions.
Libra

While the Moon in your sign today can stimulate your more impatient and impulsive nature, dear Libra, there is a wonderfully grounding energy to the day that helps to keep you in the here and now. This is a strong day for organizing, refining, or formulating plans on a professional line. Through a more organized approach, you are feeling a stronger sense of purpose and direction when it comes to your work, business, or finances. Getting organized on the home front can also figure strongly, and can benefit you in your work as well, freeing yourself up to concentrate on more worldly affairs. Listen to advice today. You have a greater ability to separate the wheat from the chaff. You may be doing things that earn you respect. This is a strong day for long-term career and financial planning, but also for anything that can benefit from structured thinking and concentration.
Scorpio

The Libra Moon today tends to draw you into your shell, dear Scorpio, and extra alone time can help you take advantage of the positive energy for making plans that is with you today. This could be a time for making solid plans to make a travel, adventure, or educational goal realizable. You have a stronger sense of purpose right now, and there is a real sense that your plans are “doable”. Inspiration can come from an email, a novel, or a conversation, and you can turn an idea into a plan, or feel inspired to go after a cherished dream. This can be a good day for making your intentions known and for communications in general. Expressing your opinion in a diplomatic yet firm manner can win you respect. You can get rid of annoying paperwork now, and it’s also a good time for a new course or learning process if you are so inclined.
Sagittarius

Support is easier to come by, if you need it, and financial matters can improve with planning and strategy, dear Sagittarius. Paying off debt, material or spiritual, can pay off in many areas of your life, as you feel freer and less burdened. Today, you can take some steps in so doing, even if it’s only something you talk about. A partnership can feel solid and reliable, and not boring in the process! Long-term financial planning can be very successful today. It’s also strong for research and investigation, as you are especially keen and able to spot details that you might overlook on another day. Discussion of personal matters can be rewarding, as you can bring a stronger level of logic and rationality to these topics without emotionality limiting self-expression.
Capricorn

This is a good time for collaborating with others and coming up with truly workable plans, dear Capricorn. You are coming across very well these days. Negotiations not only turn out well, they actually bring you to a better place. The key right now is to share the load. Capricorns can keep a lot to themselves, but today, benefits come from collaboration and sharing, smartly and within reason of course. Talks with friends or a partner can be very fruitful now, even if they are not especially colorful! It’s a better day for making solid plans and commitments rather than for expressing more romantic or flowery intentions.
Aquarius

This can be an empowering time, dear Aquarius, as you get your daily life and routines organized. Drawing up and talking about plans on the lines of work, your personal environment, and health can be the first steps towards a better lifestyle and a stronger sense that you’re in control of your life. This can also be a day in which you help someone out and feel stronger for it. You are especially gracious and charitable, particularly with your ideas and strategies. This is a fine day for asking for what you want as well as for recognition for your intelligence, skills, and the work you do. Your eye for details is pronounced and can be put to full use now in professional matters.
Pisces

A partner can be especially supportive now, dear Pisces, and might offer some very sound advice, so listen up! Alternatively, after processing information, your own conclusions are especially useful and practical. You are communicating with more authority. Creative plans drawn up now can be especially solid, and so can plans for travels and education. Romantic relationships can feel very balanced, steady, or supportive, although perhaps not especially demonstrative. Making something productive or profitable out of a hobby can figure now. There is more authenticity or simplicity in your presentation now, which endears you to others and makes you feel better about yourself. You are more able to see your efforts in a realistic light, and you can experience a strong desire to create something tangible. Promotion or self-publishing can be quite successful now.
You are sociable, charming, and wise, and you love to share your thoughts and time with others. People receive you well, finding you entertaining and interesting. Your intelligence and unique perspective on life can sometimes lead to negative thinking, anxiety, and manipulative behavior. Your emotions are up and down. Extremely clever, you need to apply your mental ability to something constructive. You are unique and want to be recognized as such. Famous people born today: Ernest Hemingway, Robin Williams, Jon Lovitz, Josh Hartnett, Cat Stevens, Juno Temple, Don Knotts.
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Aries

Your attention continues to be on home, family, and domestic matters for a little while longer, dear Aries, but today you are likely to feel as if the pace is letting up and you can more easily tend to one thing at a time. For some of you, there can be good news or circumstances that help you to feel more secure and supported today and tomorrow. You may be seeking reassurance in a relationship. This can be a good time to focus on organizing finances or home life in some significant way, to put nagging or outstanding matters to rest, and to tie up some important loose ends.
Taurus

Conversations can be wonderfully constructive today, dear Taurus, particularly when they are one on one. ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’ applies today. You can come to some truly helpful conclusions or come across great advice. People may be there when you need them. While relationship problems can seem a little clearer, so can solutions. Sorting and organizing efforts can go a long way today, as you’re in a much better position to see your true priorities. Be sure to take care of work that you have left unfinished.
Gemini

Today and tomorrow are very strong for taking care of your responsibilities, sorting and organizing, editing and tweaking, and tidying your life in important ways, dear Gemini. It’s easier to see what needs doing, and you can be more focused than usual, finding it easier to concentrate on your priorities. Projects that are realistic or that have modest goals can begin now, or you could be focusing on studies or plans that are already underway with success now. This is a strong time for handling problems that, when put behind you, alleviate pressures and stress that come from guilt and worry.
Cancer

The Sun in your sign harmonizes with Saturn today, dear Cancer, and this points to increased self-discipline as well as respect from others. There is competence in the vibes you’re giving off now, and people are seeing your more reliable qualities. This is a good time for discipline involving creative work and hobbies, or there can be a steady quality or a feeling of being on top of things associated with a romantic relationship. You are a little more humble to the lessons of life now, and this gives you more maturity and better judgment for handling problems or taking control of important areas of your life.
Leo

This is a good day for discovering ways to make you feel stronger from the inside out, dear Leo. Seek out activities that help you to feel secure and rooted, or otherwise “in the moment”. Some of you could find support from behind the scenes, and you may be feeling especially on top of recent family or home-related challenges. There can be benefits from some level of solitude today and tomorrow, particularly related to boosting self-confidence and insight. Even so, you can also benefit from support or advice from parents, family, authorities, or older people. You may find that more conservative approaches or traditional methods work best for you right now.
Virgo

Good advice can be exchanged this morning, dear Virgo. Working together with others as a team may yield the best results at the moment, and you can be the quiet leader. It’s a good time for earning respect naturally. Projects begun now have a good chance of longevity, mainly because your expectations are reasonable and you are paying special attention to practical details. You may feel especially in tune with the steadying energies of today and tomorrow. Focus now should be on simplifying and prioritizing. Organizing and editing activities are favored.
Libra

It’s a good day for practical matters, dear Libra. A matter that was left hanging can be resolved now. You’re in an especially reasonable frame of mind, and you’re not allowing small problems get to you. It’s a strong time for taking practical steps, even small and conservative ones, towards securing yourself, money, or business matters. There can be good advice or counsel now that benefits you in measurable ways. You are discovering your priorities, and you could very well find that your life improves from simplifying things. One step at a time works for you now! The Moon enters your sign today, and more emotional clarity is likely as well.
Scorpio

With Saturn in your sign in harmony with the Sun today and Mercury tomorrow, dear Scorpio, you can be a little withdrawn and serious, but working hard and positively. You feel stronger as you are more self-reliant. Activities that point to steady progress can benefit you now and build your confidence. You might also be firming up your beliefs, which tends to put you onto solid ground. Others tend to support you on core issues today and tomorrow. You are thinking in terms of the longer view, and this helps you to gain better perspective on your life. The Moon’s move into your privacy sector this morning points to a need for some time to yourself, and this can be emotionally healing.
Sagittarius

While seeing the big picture is always helpful, a bit of tunnel vision can give your endeavors a nice push forward, dear Sagittarius. It’s a good day for focusing on what it is you want, and working out the finer details that truly make things work well. There can be support or protective influences coming from unexpected places or from behind the scenes. It’s a good day for seeking out advice or doing your own research into problem areas. Priorities are a little clearer, and this gives you a stronger feeling of direction.
Capricorn

The day’s energies favor careful planning rather than spontaneous moves, dear Capricorn, and this suits you quite well. You are tuned in to and effectively using details, making it a strong time to work on editing, tweaking, and tidying. Be attentive and focused, and you will learn important information or make good progress on projects and even relationships that are important to you. Friends or a partner could be especially helpful today, and teamwork more successful than usual. People in your life may be more supportive of your goals, or integral in helping you to see your priorities. Some of you could be making important connections now, both personally and professionally.
Aquarius

The planets are in responsible moods today, dear Aquarius, making it a good time for tending to matters that truly matter! You are noticing the not so glamorous issues that are in need of special attention. You are more inclined to accept your responsibilities and you can feel stronger for taking them on. People in authority might recognize your competence now. This is a good time for establishing better habits and routines. Aim to simplify and determine your priorities, which are considerably easier to see today and tomorrow.
Pisces

You are especially credible right now, dear Pisces. Today and tomorrow are very strong for establishing yourself in some manner. Although you’re particularly self-reliant right now, others seem to be supportive, particularly when it comes to practical actions or shows of support. People may not be especially demonstrative in obvious ways today, but their actions tend to reveal their affection. This is a good time for work on creative projects and educational pursuits – you can make solid progress. There is more authenticity in your approach today, and others are appreciating you for it.
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
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